Our partners

Building an African lupus ecosystem together

Change happens when we work together. Improving the lives of people living with lupus requires collaboration across the health and social ecosystem.

From healthcare providers and diagnostic services to pharmaceutical companies, mental health organisations, media and patient advocates, our partners bring expertise, resources, reach and shared commitment to advancing better lupus outcomes.

Together, we are working to strengthen the lupus journey, from awareness and early diagnosis to treatment, psychosocial support, patient empowerment and long-term care.

Healthcare & clinical partners

Aga Khan University HospitalAdvancing lupus awareness, patient engagement and access to quality care.

Mater HospitalSupporting patient wellness, clinical care and physical health.

Kenyatta National HospitalSupporting access to specialised healthcare and strengthening the response to lupus.

Nairobi Arthritis ClinicSupporting specialist rheumatology care and better management of lupus.

Mental health & psychosocial support

Vimbo HealthExpanding access to mental health and psychosocial support for people affected by lupus.

The Mary Ben FoundationStrengthening mental health support and wellbeing for the lupus community.

Diagnostics & treatment access

Genetest Diagnostic LimitedExpanding access to laboratory and diagnostic services.

Metropolis HealthcareExpanding access to laboratory and diagnostic services.

IPCAWorking towards greater access to affordable and appropriate lupus treatment.

AccordWorking towards greater access to affordable and appropriate lupus treatment.

Nutrition & healthy living

AAR HealthcarePromoting nutrition education, healthy living and holistic wellbeing for people living with lupus.

Media, awareness & public engagement

Citizen TVAmplifying lupus awareness, public education and the voices of people living with lupus.

NTV KenyaAmplifying lupus awareness, public education and the voices of people living with lupus.

KBCAmplifying lupus awareness, public education and the voices of people living with lupus.

Together

We are changing the lupus journey

Our partnerships demonstrate what is possible when patients, healthcare institutions, researchers, private-sector organisations, civil society and the media work together.

As LFA grows its work across Africa, we are committed to building a broader network of partners who can help advance awareness, evidence, patient voice, access to care, policy change and health equity for people living with lupus across the continent.

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Partner recognition at World Lupus Day 2026 in Nairobi

None of this was built by us alone.
Partner recognition at World Lupus Day 2026. Photo: Raymond Kiunga.